Rytidosperma (genus)
Wallaby Grass at Bruce, ACT
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| Rytidosperma (genus) | MattM | 24 May 2023 | |
| Rytidosperma auriculatum | MattM | 7 Jan 2023 |
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I always thought this grass was R. auriculatum, but I have checked against some images and apparently the auricle is much more apparent and further down. I have no idea what this is.
4 comments
7 Jan 2023
The single row of hairs on the seeds is distinctive, though If you do end up chatting to Graeme it'd be worth checking with him.
7 Jan 2023
I wasn't convinced the lemma was bare enough for leave. Also I thought the seeds had two rows of hairs: one below the sinus and one at the bottom tip?
7 Jan 2023
Ahhh dear, I just had a look at my comments from Graeme & yup what you are mentioning is exactly the case. I'll undo the confirmation & perhaps we can have him look at this?
7 Jan 2023
I just put this through the VICFlora and got to R. erianthum. Unfortunately I don't know if I would trust my abilities at using the key especially without measurements or better photos. I also ran this through the key and ended up with R. caespitosum (which I am reasonably happy with). Rytidosperma caespitosum (Ringed Wallaby Grass)
Location information
- Coordinates 149.087022-35.252108
- Altitude 626.1m
- Maps Flea Bog Flat, Bruce Bruce Ridge to Gossan Hill
- Places Bruce, ACT
Sighting information
- 16 - 100 Abundance
- 7 Jan 2023 12:24 PM Recorded on
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Species information
- Rytidosperma (genus) Scientific name
- Wallaby Grass Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1522.12m Recorded at altitude
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